Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Shireene Skeeter-Read
**** **** ******* ***, ****** Hills, MD 20748
************@*****.***
Profile
Motivated, results-focused, multi-faceted credentialed human resources
professional and attorney
with a comprehensive background in litigation and human resource
management. Strong commitment to excellence proven through demonstrated
success of conflict resolution of workplace issues. Exhibits dynamic
initiative complemented by highly developed legal, analytical and problem-
solving skills. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles,
responsibilities, technologies and environments. Effective and motivating
supervisor. Reputation for integrity, dedication and professional work
ethics.
Professional Experience
Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia
2003- 2010
National Human Resources Director
Actively participated in the development, design, analysis and
implementation of all Human Resource policies and functions for
organization's corporate headquarters and national satellite offices,
specializing in Business Organizational Management and Employee Relations.
(Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC and Virginia)
Business/Organizational Management
-Developed, drafted, designed and annually reviewed organization's human
resource employee handbook. Handbook currently in use for Headquarters and
all satellite offices.
-Developed and drafted executive procedural hiring and retention standards
consisting of creation of employee classifications/ job descriptions,
conducting new hire psychological testing, employee orientations and
training.
- Collaborated, consulted and actively participated with executive staff in
the organizational development initiatives regarding downsizing and
separation.
- Prepared organizational human resources annual budget including
recommendation and implementation of new HRIS systems resulting in
streamlining hiring practices.
Employee Relations
-Supervised and conducted employee human resource training and
orientations.
-Developed and supervised implementation of compensation and benefit
programs providing motivation incentives and rewards for effective
performance creating increased employee morale, employee productivity and a
friendly working environment.
-Conducted annual employee performance evaluations.
-Effectively investigated, analyzed all employee complaints resulting in
decreased employee litigation for wrongful discharge and discrimination.
Regulatory Compliance
-Maintained and supervised all employee workers compensation, unemployment
and FMLA claims.
-Acted as first responder to all federal security clearance and reference
investigations.
-Maintained federal, state and regulatory compliance pertaining to all
offices including, EEO compliance, ADA compliance, I-9 verification, sexual
harassment, diversity and discrimination.
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Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia
2000- 2010
National Recruiting Director
-Developed, designed, supervised and implemented all full cycle recruitment
policies and functions for corporate and satellite offices including
advertising, recruitment, evaluation and staffing for legal professionals
in law firms and corporate general counsel offices.
-Developed and implemented recruitment and retention strategies to identify
talent within and outside of organization of internal and external
employees.
-Conducted resume workshops and career counseling seminars.
-Supervised and coordinated all outreach recruiting including job fairs at
colleges and universities; professional associations and networking groups.
-Conducted career counseling workshops.
-Provided leadership and supervision to recruiters.
Legal Experience
Henry & Associates, LLC, Largo, Maryland
2011-2014
Attorney
Assist in the practice of a general litigation firm.
Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia
1999-2000
Contract, Administrative Supervising Attorney
Performed and supervised litigation and anti-trust responsive and privilege
document reviews at Washington, DC metropolitan area international law
firms.
Office of the District Attorney, Bronx, New York
Assistant District Attorney/Supervisor/Senior Trial Attorney
1990-1998
Litigated hundreds of civil and criminal cases from intake to verdict via
judge and jury. Performance and promotion resulted in Supervisory position
of thirty junior Assistant District Attorneys consisting of coaching,
mentoring and second chairing. Actively participated in the recruitment and
evaluation of prospective candidates for employment with the organization.
Education
Attended various HR compliance continuing education classes and seminars
Howard University School of Law, Washington DC, Juris Doctor
Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, Paralegal Certificate
John Jay College, New York, New York, Bachelor of Arts
Credentials/Admissions
New York Bar
United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New
York
United States Supreme Court
Memberships
Society for Human Resource Management
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